At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 24/7 care and support to residents experiencing homelessness.
- Company: Join St Vincent's Hospital, a leader in compassionate healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, professional development, and health perks.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting residents and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney. Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots. Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat.
Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.
About the role
- Provide 24/7 care, support, and supervision, helping residents access in-reach health services in a safe environment.
- Work closely with the Homeless Health Service and other partners to improve health outcomes and create pathways out of homelessness.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and refer residents to the right services to meet their individual needs.
- Promote resident participation and choice, supporting integration into mainstream healthcare and community resources.
- Maintain accurate documentation and a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment within a non-judgmental, harm-minimisation framework.
About you
- Has experience supporting residents experiencing homelessness in residential or specialist service settings.
- Communicates confidently and compassionately, both verbally and in writing, with residents, carers, colleagues, and key stakeholders.
- Can work independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.
- Develops and implements care plans that empower residents to engage in daily activities and improve their wellbeing.
- Is comfortable working with diverse populations, including individuals with mental health, drug and alcohol, and physical health needs, and is computer literate with strong record-keeping skills.
What we can offer you
- Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income.
- Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements.
- World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes.
- Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives.
- Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre.
- Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care.
- Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships.
- Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations.
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
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Contact Details:
St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Recruitment Team
